The name is a West African form of Aisha, meaning 'living' or 'alive'.
Isata is a common feminine name in Sierra Leone and neighboring West African countries. It is a regional variant of the Arabic name Aisha, which was the name of the third wife of the Prophet Muhammad. The name carries the beautiful connotation of vitality and life.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Acclaimed British classical pianist
Sierra Leonean gender activist and government minister
